Action gestures

Clear communication. A big difference.

How do you send your colleagues in the right direction? And how do you ensure that they walk away immediately when a dangerous situation occurs? We will go through all the warning signs with you and demonstrate them briefly.

stop!

This gesture is made by making quick repetitive push motions using both arms and hands, with the palms facing forward.

forward!!!

This is a pulling gesture with both arms, where accelerated up and down motions are made from the elbows, with the palms open and facing the face.

Backwards!!!

This is a pushing gesture, where accelerated up and down motions are made from the elbows at shoulder height, with the palms open and facing forward.

To the right!!!

This gesture is made by making fast back and forth motions to the left with a clenched fist at shoulder height.

To the left!!!

This gesture is made by making fast back and forth motions to the right with a clenched fist at shoulder height.

Down!!!

A fast up and down movement is made towards the ground with the left or right arm with a clenched fist.

Step away!!!

This gesture is made by making a sideways step in the direction in which the person in danger needs to go. This is accompanied by a stretched out hand pointing in the same direction.

Get away!!!

With this gesture, the right or left hand, with an open and outfacing palm, is used to make a wiping gesture.

He! He! He!

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